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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,293.88, 45,946.94 and 19,146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,293.88, 45,946.94 and 19,146.74 is: 26,423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,293.88 : 45,946.94 = 19,146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,293.88/45,946.94 = 19,146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,293.88x = 45,946.94 × 19,146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,293.88x = 879,733,788.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,733,788.51/33,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,423.29

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